MLIS: Pitt Online. Virtual Open House

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1 MLIS: Pitt Online Virtual Open House

2 ischool Faculty James Kip Currier, PhD ischool Student Services Team Wesley Lipschultz Brandi Belleau Shabana Reza Pitt Online Introductions Erik Arroyo, Online Programs Coordinator

3 Overview Overview of MLIS Program Overview of Pitt Online Tour of Online Course Online Student Resources Next Steps Questions

4 About the MLIS Overview -- MLIS 36 credits Program is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) Program ranked 10th by U.S. News & World Report MLIS Program offered by ischool for 100+ years Classes taught by faculty & practicing librarians/information professionals

5 Duration About the MLIS You begin your program in the FALL Term Completed online within two years (6 credits per term on average) An on-campus experience will be required to orient you to the program Statute of Limitations: 4 years

6 Advising/Course of Study Designed with your advisor Take core courses LIS 2000 Understanding Information About the MLIS LIS 2005 Organizing and Retrieving Information LIS 2600 Introduction to Information Technology LIS 2700 Managing Libraries & Information Centers in Changing Environments More details at

7 About the MLIS After core courses, you can select online courses to best map to your career goals! Consider getting real-world experience through 3-credit Field Experience courses

8 Public librarian Knowledge manager Academic librarian Reference librarian Electronic resources librarian Potential Careers

9 Requirements Admissions Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university Minimum of 3.0 GPA Online application Application Fee, Transcripts, Resume 500 word statement of intent Additional statement work independently online 3 letters of recommendation For Fall 2013 GRE scores will be required. Applicants with post-baccalaureate advanced degrees are exempt from this requirement.

10 Application Deadline: July 1, 2012 Admissions Notified of admission by July 30 (at the latest) Admissions committee is reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so notification is quite quick If accepted into the MLIS program: Information about course enrollment, access, etc. sent upon your acceptance of our offer of admission Online and on-campus orientations Tuition rates are located at Fall 2012 tuition and fees posted July 20 (approximately)

11 Application Deadline: July 1, 2012 Application

12 About Pitt Online Fully Online Graduate Programs Taught by University of Pittsburgh Faculty Asynchronous in Approach Anytime, Anywhere! 15 Week terms potentially shorter terms in the summer Commonly Asked Questions

13 Website

14 Common Questions Will I have an instructor? Yes, just as in an on-campus course. Will I be required to participate at set times? Most courses are asynchronous, but some have specific times for virtual meetings or chat sessions. Is the course self-paced? The technology lets you go through the courses at your own pace. Some instructors will have assignments with specific due dates. How will I access my grades and feedback? Through Blackboard and chat sessions, s, discussion boards. Will I interact with other students? Yes, through group projects or assignments, discussion boards, chat sessions. Will I need to come to campus? An on-campus session will be held at the beginning of the Fall Term. Will this be considered an online degree? No, your degree will be from the University of Pittsburgh

15 Course Homepage Announcements Course Materials Participation/Interaction Discussion Wiki's Blogs Tour of Course

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22 Computing Account My.pitt.edu portal access University Library System 24/7 Technical Support Mobile App Social Networking Online Student Resources

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24 Contact Information Brandi Belleau Student Services Specialist, School of Information Sciences